Transfer of Physical Delivery and Distribution Function of Books for the Lower Courts, from the Supreme Court Library to the Office of Administrative Services, Office of the Court Administrator
Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 15-11, issued on February 25, 2011, mandates that the responsibility for the physical delivery and distribution of books to lower courts in the Philippines will now be handled by the Office of Administrative Services, under the Office of the Court Administrator, rather than the Supreme Court Library. This change aims to centralize the issuance, distribution, and management of lower court properties to improve administrative efficiency. Judges and Clerks of Court are instructed to direct all book acquisition requests to the Office of the Court Administrator. This adjustment aligns with the Supreme Court's goal of enhancing administrative supervision over lower courts.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 15-11
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Supreme Court Issuances
- Subcategory
- Administrative Circulars
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
February 25, 2011
SUPREME COURT ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 15-11
| TO | : | All Judges and Clerks of Court |
| RE | : | Transfer of Physical Delivery and Distribution Function of Books for the Lower Courts, from the Supreme Court Library to the Office of Administrative Services, Office of the Court Administrator |
In line with the function of the Office of the Court Administrator to assist the Supreme Court in the exercise of its administrative supervision over all lower courts and in furtherance with the Court's program of providing for a more centralized manner in the issuance, distribution, and control of properties of lower courts, notice is hereby given to all Judges and Clerks of Court that henceforth, the physical delivery and distribution of books for the lower courts shall no longer be coursed through the Supreme Court Library but will now be made through the Office of Administrative Services, Office of the Court Administrator. In this regard, all requests for acquisition of books should be addressed to the Office of the Court Administrator, Supreme Court of the Philippines, Manila.
Please be guided accordingly. CEIHcT
(SGD.) RENATO C. CORONAChief JusticeSupreme Court of the Philippines
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Transfer of Physical Delivery and Distribution Function of Books for the Lower Courts, from the Supreme Court Library to the Office of Administrative Services, Office of the Court Administrator, Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 15-11, Feb 25, 2011 (Philippines)
Transfer of Physical Delivery and Distribution Function of Books for the Lower Courts, from the Supreme Court Library to the Office of Administrative Services, Office of the Court Administrator, Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 15-11 (Phil. 2011)
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